Definition
忠心 (zhōng xīn) is a noun meaning 'loyalty, devotion' — a steadfast, long-term commitment to a person, country, or cause. Unlike the adjective 忠诚 (zhōng chéng, 'loyal, devoted'), it is used as a noun. It differs from 真心 (zhēn xīn, 'sincere feelings') and 诚意 (chéng yì, 'good faith'), which emphasize honest intent in a given situation rather than enduring allegiance.
noun
loyaltydevotionfaithfulness
Easily confused
- 衷心zhōng xīnlook-alikeheartfelt; wholehearted; cordial
- 中心zhōng xīnsound-alikecenter (of a place or area)
- 重心zhòng xīnsound-alikecenter of gravity (physics)
Examples
- 忠心。Tā duì péngyou de yí piàn zhōng xīn cóngwèi gǎibiàn.His loyalty to his friends has never changed.
- 忠心。Zhè zhī gǒu duì zhǔrén fēicháng zhōng xīn.This dog is very loyal to its owner.
- ，忠心。Zài kùnnán shíqī, tā de zhōng xīn jīngshòu le kǎoyàn.During difficult times, his loyalty was tested.
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